Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...Of the few thousand attendees at the Big Barn Dance Music Festival in..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

After Four Years Awaiting Trial, Cyrus Gray Is Finally Out on Bail

A brave new world

"...9, one day after a blue wave election in San Marcos, District Judge Bruce Boyer agreed to lower the..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say

Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court

"...from Texas State, and others – were pressuring the San Marcos Police Department to do the same. After they..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...cross from Hays to Caldwell County, just east of San Marcos. The river feels near but you never glimpse..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gay Place: Bobcat Pride

Big gay doin's down in Bobcat land

"...Ahhhhh! San Marcos is such a sweet college town, laid back..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...399 animals from shelters in Bastrop, Williamson County, Lockhart, San Antonio, and other nearby areas last month...."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The 'It' Program

Musical theatre struts back onstage at Texas State to rave reviews

"...the Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University-San Marcos woke up to a nice surprise: an endorsement..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Only Women Pay

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District gets slapped with a Title IX suit.

"...Texas Civil Rights Project and the parents of two San Marcos High School students slapped the San Marcos Consolidated..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Gay Place: The Deep South

Take that as you will ...

"...there are events featuring folks from the south (OK, San Antonio) and that San Marcos holds its second-ever SMTX..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Column

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...expanded throughout the Austin metro area and on into San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Next up, Garrett said, is..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Gay Place: What A Riot

Bobcats get proud, plus another Stonewall commemoration

"...Thu., June 27, 4:45pm. BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar. Free. www.storiesandqueer.org...."

June 28, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...a spot about a block west of Second and San Jacinto, "and we were lost. We had no idea..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Sense of the Census

Census 2000 has some interesting things to say about the future of Austin -- and Austinites

"...Austin has so many more men than women, why San Antonio's population is aging more rapidly, why Houston has..."

May 31, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Corridor Conundrum

The Truth Is Out There on the Highway

"..."Regional Issues - Local Solutions: A Conference for the Austin-San Antonio Region." This title would seem to answer the..."

May 8, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...April means it’s time for art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year events...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Normalizing Insanity: In the final week of this election cycle, the..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...the natural world that inspired much of work. The San Antonio Botanical Garden has brought a rendition of the..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...6pm sign-up, 7pm brackets. Stonewall Warehouse, 141 E. Hopkins, San Marcos. $5...."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Texas State’s First Year in Big-Time Football

Good news and bad

"...rivalry 40 years in the making. Except nobody in San Marcos much cared, which may explain how unmotivated the..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Measles in San Marcos: By the way, if you’re not vaccinated, we’d..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...to Austin try TX 12 between Dripping Springs and San Marcos, or FM 1431 between Cedar Park and Marble..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

10 Freaks and Geeks to Redefine Austin Music

Local passion projects with singular visions

"...Attic Ted Once upon a time in the Nineties, San Marcos artist Grady Roper bought a Hammond chord organ..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Central Texas Recovers

"...6 trip to the small communities of Wimberley and San Marcos revealed the beginnings of what will be a..."

June 10, 2015 Photo Gallery

Gay Place: OUTside of Society, Indeed

OUTsider: And so it begins

"...week. Third Thursdays, 7pm. Stonewall Warehouse, 141 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, 866/620-6667. www.fb.com/stonewallwarehouse...."

Feb. 20, 2015 Column

Gay Place: Way Beyond Funday

Just like every other day in the Austin week Sunday is way more than Bloody Marys and brunch

"...this mixer. Mon., July 21, 7-10pm. Brass House, 115-B San Jacinto. Free...."

July 18, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Awwwww, is this really our last day of ya? Come on, stay 'til Sunday!

"...Twelve hours of Dallas goodness. 2pm-2am. Brass House, 115-B San Jacinto. Free. www.handdrawnrecords.com...."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Blood, Sweat & Murder

Redemption for Austin's definitive one-man band? Just don't ask Scott H. Biram what the 'H' stands for.

"...my wreck," he says. "I was walking along the San Marcos River and stepping on all these Mormons that..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Gay Place

Where do you go to get hot and stay cool?

"...Tubing (www.facebook.com/lezgotubing) was started by a bunch of crazy San Antonio lezzies inspired by ... well, isn't it obvious?..."

July 15, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Picks 2 Click

SXSW 2003

"...a glam-baked, punk-fused collection of shoot-out-the-lights party rock, the San Marcos quartet quickly developed a rabid following on Red..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Day Trips

"...his little saloon in Hunter halfway between Austin and San Antonio. For 57 years, Riley's place was the social..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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